Livewires Northern Ireland Patient Support Group

Support for patients with implantable cardioverter
defibrillators (ICDs) and their carers

ICDs have transformed the lives of many patients with life-threatening abnormalities of the heart rhythm.

It is hoped that this website will be of use to people who are about to have, or already have, an ICD implanted.

Latest newsletter - March 2009

If you have any pieces of news or advice you would like to give, please contact us by telephone or send online feedback - we'd be glad to hear from you.

The Vice President of the United States
has an ICD fitted! .. find out more ....

Please note: This website is produced by and on behalf of patients with ICDs and their carers. Any information provided is not a substitute for the advice a doctor or cardiologist (heart specialist) may give based on his or her knowledge of individual patient's conditions.

Information leaflets available .. find out more ....

Note: Some documents on this website can be viewed in PDF format and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader.  

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